Why
Unicorn Factory
Lisboa
We support founders to start,
scale and become global.
A flagship initiative from Lisbon to position the City
as a leading innovation center in Europe.
+1Bn€
fundraised
+820
supported startups
We are honored and proud to be in the top 10 of the ranking of Europe’s leading start-up hubs by Financial Times
Lisbon has been distinguished as the European Capital of Innovation by the European Union with the launch of the Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Hear more from the community
“Being part of the first cohort of the Scaling Up program has been immensely beneficial for Sensei, as it has provided us with invaluable resources and guidance necessary for accelerating growth and achieving success in a highly competitive international market."
Scaling up program
Joana Rafael
Co-Founder & COO of Sensei
“The caliber of experts and quality of content you get access to during the program is second-to-none. …. It’s no coincidence that we closed a funding round, achieved record growth and improved our company culture during the program.”
Incubation Program
Xavier Jameson
Co-Founder of Musiversal
“This program has greatly exceeded our expectations. It has been tailored to the world of scale-ups, which is no simple task, and many programs fail in this regard. The biggest takeaways for us, besides, of course, the great community, were the coaching sessions on scaling our team and fundraising."
Scaling up program
Marco Carvalho
Founder & CEO of proGrow
“The program was a valuable source of experiences, contacts and partnerships. Additionally we have access to a great pool of mentors who support each Startup across our journey.What is amazing for me is the continuous support and engagement of Startup Lisboa team after the program, providing us an open door for the startup community and the innovation ecosystem"
Incubation Program
Filipe Reina Fernandes
Co-Founder of Windcredible
“Since launching Rauva in April 2023 and partnering with Unicorn Factory, we've seen explosive growth. …. The expertise and support from Unicorn Factory have been instrumental to our accelerated success, setting Rauva firmly on the trajectory to achieving unicorn status."
Scaling up program
Jon Fath
Co-Founder & CEO of Rauva
“Thanks to the ongoing support, exceptional resources, and a network of experienced mentors, we were not only able to refine our business vision but also significantly expand our operations. The opportunity to work side-by-side with industry leaders and experts was invaluable and equipped us with the necessary tools to scale our presence in Europe."
Incubation Program
Lincoln Almeida
Co-Founder of STLFLIX
What makes us different?
Unicorn Factory Lisboa acts along the entire value chain to have a strong economic impact on the City of Lisbon.
We are committed to creating a strong, dynamic and sustainable ecosystem where businesses of all stages can thrive, from young entrepreneurs to established unicorns.
Join us in shaping the future of innovation in Lisbon.
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